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Posted: February 3, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Recreation Aid (Arts & Crafts)

Air Force Materiel Command

Department of the Air Force

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Location

Salary

$15 - $17

per hour

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February 17, 2026More Air Force jobs →

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping customers at an arts and crafts center on an Air Force base by processing orders for engraving and framing, handling payments, operating equipment like engravers and kilns, and assisting with classes and events.

It also includes maintaining inventory, setting up spaces, and keeping the facility clean while providing friendly service.

A good fit would be someone who enjoys creative activities, has basic customer service skills, and is comfortable with hands-on tasks, even without prior experience.

Key Requirements

  • Practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules, and procedures
  • Ability to safeguard and handle cash
  • Skill in using and maintaining recreational equipment and facilities (desirable, but no experience required)
  • Experience processing payments via cash, check, or credit card using point-of-sale systems
  • Ability to operate equipment such as computerized engravers, copiers, heat presses, kilns, and power tools under supervision
  • Strong customer service skills for in-person, phone, email, and social media interactions
  • Capability to perform inventory control, housekeeping, and safety enforcement

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Tinker Arts & Crafts Center.

Working conditions: Subject to metal and wood splinters, adhesives, paint fumes, cuts, burns and bruises. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 02/17/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules and procedures. Ability to safeguard and handle cash.

Skill in the use and maintenance of various recreational equipment and facilities are desirable; however, no experience is required. Major Duties:

Receives and processes custom orders for engraving and framing services, ensuring accuracy based on customer specifications.

Takes reservations and registers participants for classes and activities, both in person and over the phone.

Operates a point-of-sale system to process payments via cash, check, or credit card; provides correct change and issues receipts.

Maintains the Nonappropriated Fund Purchase Card program for Arts and Crafts Programs.

With assistance and/or close supervision, operates a variety of equipment in assigned area, to include computerized engravers, copiers, lettering machines, heat presses, air brushes, pouring tables, kilns, mat cutters, choppers and hand power tools.

Delivers courteous and professional customer service in person, via phone, email, and social media platforms.

Assists with inventory control, including tracking fixed assets, merchandise, and supply levels. Sets up and breaks down recreation and craft areas for scheduled classes, events, and other activities.

Provides simple instruction or assistance during arts and crafts classes as needed. Helps maintain merchandise displays to ensure products are current, well-stocked, and visually appealing.

Performs general housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness and order within the facility and surrounding areas. Follows and enforces safety practices with customers.

Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12878656

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 269VFSW116780